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FREE CAREER STRATEGY WORKSHOP WITH LIVE Q&A
Senior Tech & PM | Managers | Directors | VPs
How to Land Your Dream Job in 8-12 Weeks
Earn 20% More - Without Applying Online
Discover the strategy accomplished professionals use to bypass the application pile, reach decision-makers, and create better opportunities faster.
16
Years Experience
6000+
Professionals Served
8-12
Weeks Typical Offer
+20%
Avg. Salary Increase
Tuesday, Sep. 15 - 2:00 PM ET
FREE CAREER STRATEGY WORKSHOP WITH LIVE Q&A
Senior Tech & PM | Managers | Directors | VPs
How to Land Your Dream Job in 8-12 Weeks
Earn 20% More - Without Applying Online
Tuesday, Aug. 4 - 2:00 PM ET
Discover the strategy accomplished professionals use to bypass the application pile, reach decision-makers, and create better opportunities faster.
16
Years Experience
6000+
Professionals Served
8-12
Weeks Typical Offer
+20%
Avg. Salary Increase
38%
of jobs
What if the way you’ve been taught to search is the problem?
38% of jobs are not even posted online.
Most professionals get stuck sending resumes into a black hole. This webinar shows you how to access hidden opportunities and get in front of decision-makers.
Michael helped me narrow down what to look for and how to find those jobs. I ended up getting an offer for a job supervising the position I was originally referred for!
Sharon McCabe
Senior Project Manager
Michael was a real help while I was in the job hunt. His guidance, inspiration and coaching along with other YES services made the difference in me having the confidence to get the job I wanted. I would highly recommend Michael and YES!
Jonathan Marks
Public Policy Professional
Michael helped me choose what kind of roles to look for, how to position myself, and overall professional success. The immediate result came in the form of a promotion to a senior director.
Sydney Hannah-Holliday
Senior Director, Customer Engagement Initiatives
What You'll Learn
1. Why applying online fails
Understand why most applications never lead anywhere.
2. How to identify hidden jobs
Learn proven ways to uncover opportunities others never see.
3. How to reach decision-makers
Position yourself to start real conversations with the right people.
5. Interview with confidence
Handle interviews with clarity, credibility, and control.
6. Create more leverage
Negotiate smartly and secure better roles and compensation.
When Strategy Replaces Blind Applying
Traditional Job Search
Search job boards
Submit applications
Compete with hundreds
Wait and hope
Strategic Job Search
Identify high-fit roles
Leverage OPN
Gain executive access
Create real conversations
Michael and his team have helped me tremendously in my job search. They provided excellent resume and letter writing services, as well as coaching and training even after I landed my ideal job. Truly professional and they really know what they’re doing.
Michael Hamm
Senior Lead Technologist
Michael greatly helped me during my career transition, as I was moving back to the US. Through his insight, empathy and calm demeanor he helped me navigate what would have otherwise been a quite stressful time. I am truly grateful.
Victoria Chia
International Program Management
I got insightful strategies from Michael as I transitioned from the US Government to private sector. He worked with me to develop a detailed action plan to reflect my experience, skills, and qualifications and helped me land my dream job.
Goke Taiwo
Senior Technical Program Manager Infrastructure & Cybersecurity Compliance
Proven Results
6,000+
Professionals Served
8-12
Weeks typical offer
20%
Average Salary Increase
4.9
Client Rating
Is This Training For You?
This Webinar Is For You, If ...
You're ready for your next level
You want higher impact and pay
You're tired of applying online
You want a strategic approach that works
Probably Not For You If ...
You're not open to new strategies
You are only focused on fixing resume
You're not coachable
You're not ready to invest in your future
Meet Your Presenter
Michael Akbar
Executive Vice President, YES Career Coaching
Creator of Career Aikido
Michael Akbar is an ICF-credentialed career and executive coach and the creator of Career Aikido — an unconventional approach to creating career opportunities through positioning, influence, hidden access, and strategic relationships.
Over the past 16 years, Michael and the YES team have helped more than 6,000 professionals strengthen their positioning, navigate career transitions, and land better opportunities roughly three times faster than the national average.
Career Aikido is not theory or generic job-search advice. It is the product of decades of real-world reinvention, business development, executive coaching, and the psychology of influence — refined through work with professionals who were capable of more but not getting the traction, recognition, or compensation they deserved.
In this training, Michael will show you why relying mainly on online applications keeps many strong candidates stuck — and how Career Aikido helps professionals access hidden opportunities, reach decision-makers, create stronger career options, and move forward with greater confidence and leverage.
What Clients Say
It’s been a really pleasant experience working with Michael and his team. I had a new position created for me at Accenture thanks to their help and coaching.
Reshma Thawani
Product Manager
He’s easy to talk to, good at telling you when you need to do more work, equally good at letting you know when you are overthinking it, and in the end a great guide to the decisions you need to make. I wholeheartedly highly recommend it.
Robert Godbey
Program Manager
Michael is a very attentive and dedicated career coach. He is great at helping identify an individual's strengths and weaknesses and honing in on your goals. I definitely recommend him for any career coaching needs anyone has.
Renee Claytor
Supervisory Patent Examiner
The mock interview was amazing. Katherine's feedback was very direct and helped me land interviews. Michael provided good advice and feedback during the coaching sessions and the YES Team went above and beyond to help me.
Annette Knuckle
Director of Brand Management
After our first chat, I knew I made the right choice. What impressed me most about Michael is his ability to process my questions into actionable steps quickly. I highly recommend Michael to anyone seeking business or career coaching.
Craig Oxendine
Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and Strategic Engineer
Michael's patience and ability to listen for what was possible was pretty amazing. I had not experienced that kind of listening from someone who was also great at career coaching.
Mary Miller
Senior Technical Project Management
Your next opportunity could start with one hour on Tuesday.
Join live, ask questions and leave with a clear plan you can put into action right away.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. The webinar is free to attend. You simply need to reserve your spot so we can send you the access details and any related resources.
This webinar is designed for experienced professionals, managers, directors, executives, senior technical professionals, project managers, and career changers who want better opportunities, stronger positioning, and a smarter job search strategy.
You will learn why relying only on online applications often limits your results, how to access hidden opportunities, how to reach decision-makers, and how to position yourself for stronger interviews, better offers, and greater career leverage.
No. The webinar is primarily for professionals exploring a better role, considering a career move, feeling underpaid, or trying to position yourself for advancement.
Yes. The strategy is especially relevant for professionals whose best opportunities often come through relationships, visibility, referrals, recruiters, internal conversations, and decision-maker access rather than blind online applications.
A replay may not be available so we recommend attending live so you can stay engaged and get the most value from the training.
Plan for approximately 60 minutes, including the main training and time for next steps.
At the end, we may share how YES Career Coaching can help professionals who want more personalized support. The main purpose of the webinar is to give you useful strategies you can understand and apply.
After you register, you will receive the webinar details by email, including the date, time, and access instructions. You may also receive reminder emails before the event.
You will have the option to schedule a career strategy consultation with YES to discuss your situation, goals, and whether our services are the right fit.
Navigating through the hectic job market in the DC area, Michael made sure I came out on top. He provided great tips and insights into the market and developed positive steps for me to take. He also held me accountable for my actions.
Chris Bartholomew
Intelligence Research Specialist
I've been working with Michael over the last three years, YES really helped me navigate some complex and sensitive challenges. Michael and the YES team are phenomenal!
Shalisha Bazemore
Human Resources Executive
His ability to listen is what I made him and awesome coach for me. Michael understood my dilemma and created an effective plan to tackle them simply. I would highly recommend him to anyone who wants to get a boost in their career!
Jay Gandhi
Bioinformatics Scientist
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